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Death of Princess Charlotte.1817.: CM.2111-1939

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Death of Princess Charlotte.1817.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Webb, Thomas

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-06-19) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: AD 1817

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 50 mm Diameter 50 mm Weight 53.25 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Princess Charlotte with hair in fillet and decorated with roses, facing three-quarter right.

  • Text: H.R.H. PRINCESS CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA (in exergue) BORN HAN 7 1796. MARRIED MAY 2. 1816.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia seated left weeping, by the British Lion and a broken column; urn and clouds with rays behind.

  • Text: DIED NOV . VI . MDCCCXVII (in exergue) WEEP BRITAIN THOU HAST LOST "THE EXPECTANCY AND ROSE" OF THE FAIR STATE.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2111-1939
Primary reference Number: 228009
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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